Public schools in Howell, NJ
7 open public schools with an address in Howell, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,475
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Howell public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Howell, NJ: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,475 students, an average of 496 per school. The largest campus is Howell Township Middle School South (893 students), and the largest elementary school is Land O'Pines Elementary School (530).
Every listed school belongs to Howell Township Public School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 29% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Howell
Elementary schools in Howell
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Elementary School Howell Township Public School District | KG–05 | 470 | 12.2:1 | |
| Greenville Elementary School Howell Township Public School District | KG–05 | 345 | 10.1:1 | |
| Land O'Pines Elementary School Howell Township Public School District | KG–05 | 530 | 10.8:1 | |
| Ramtown Elementary School Howell Township Public School District | KG–05 | 483 | 10.9:1 | |
| Taunton Elementary School Howell Township Public School District | KG–05 | 389 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Howell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Township Middle School South Howell Township Public School District | 06–08 | 893 | 11.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Howell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Early Learning Center Howell Township Public School District | PK–PK | 365 | 9.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.2%
- Hispanic29.2%
- Black2.8%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Howell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,475 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Howell
How many public schools are in Howell, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Howell: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,475 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Howell?
All listed public schools with an address in Howell belong to Howell Township Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
Are there charter schools in Howell?
No school with an address in Howell is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Howell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Howell public schools is 10.9:1, similar to the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Howell guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities